Bonnie Louise Gordon died Saturday, February 2,2019, at West Ridge Specialty Care in Knoxville. She was 91 years of age.
Bonnie was born on May 1, 1927 to Clarence and Jennie (Nedderman) Potts. On Jan. 16, 1949 she was joined in marriage to Darwin “Peanuts” Gordon in Albia, Iowa. He died in Sept.of 2016. They were blessed with four children: Dianne, Rick, Pam, and Ardie.
She was a beautician and sold cosmetics. Bonnie belonged to the Community Baptist Church in Bussey and the the Eastern Star Lodge. Some of her joys were: traveling camping, crafting, baking, apple cider making, making noodles, and playing music on the organ and piano. She also was a strong advocate for breast cancer awareness. Most important to her was her faith and family.
She is survived by her children: Dianne Cardenzana of Olathe,Kansas; Rick Gordon of Knoxville;Pam (Mark)Kurimski of Lovilia; and Ardie (Lynn) Gordon of Waterloo. Surviving too are 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and brothers Alvin and Richard Potts.
Visitation will be Tuesday , Feb. 5th, at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia opening at 1 p.m. and with the family present from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 6th, at 11:00 a.m. at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia with Chaplain Don Efinger officiating. A luncheon will follow at the funeral home. Then the burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia will conclude the services.
Memorials may be made to the Lovilia Community Betterment. May she rest in peace.